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J0125

Sigma-Aldrich

Jack beans

fine powder

Synonym(s):

Jack bean meal

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About This Item

MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
NACRES:
NA.54

form

fine powder

Quality Level

specific activity

≥1500 units/g

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Application

Jack beans has been used in the extraction of Concanavalin A (Con A) lectin.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Jack beans may be used as a "crude urease." Jack beans (Canavalia ensiformis) is a potential source of protein and local feed ingredient. It contains essential amino acids. Jack bean is also rich in phenol, isoflavones, niacin, saponins, and fibre and possesses hypocholesterolemic properties.

Unit Definition

One unit will liberate 1.0 micromole of ammonia from urea per minute at pH 7.0 at 25 deg C.

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Health hazard

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Resp. Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Utilization of Jack Bean (Canavalia ensiformis) Meal as a Substitute for Soybean Meal in Diet for Broiler Reared for 35 Days
Sudarman A, et al.
Bulletin of Animal Science, 42(1), 8-14 (2018)
The isolation and properties of the dimeric subunit of concanavalin A
Pazur JH, et al.
Journal of Protein Chemistry, 19(5), 353-359 (2000)

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